How far is Vivian, LA from Bossier City, LA?
The driving distance from Vivian, LA to Bossier City, LA is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Vivian and Bossier City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vivian and Bossier City.
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Start on West Arkansas Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · West Arkansas Avenue
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Continue on South Pardue Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Pardue Street
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Continue on Highway 170
6.4 mi · 9 min · Highway 170
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Take the ramp right
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward LA 1: North Market Street
1854 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto North Market Street
7.8 mi · 13 min · North Market Street
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Turn left onto Texas Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Texas Street
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Turn right onto Traffic Street
2287 ft · 1 min · Traffic Street
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Turn left onto Barksdale Boulevard
897 ft · 36 sec · Barksdale Boulevard
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
24 m · 3 sec · Monroe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Monroe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Vivian and Bossier City.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Highway 170
Merge slight left
14.9 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Vivian and Sunny near Bossier City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Vivian to Bossier City?
The road trip is about 33.1 miles (53.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belcher is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Vivian and 16.7 miles from Bossier City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.43 one way or $8.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vivian and Sunny near Bossier City.
Stop Ideas Near Belcher
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belcher.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Vivian and Bossier City. Straight-line distance: 28.7 mi (46.19 km).
#1 Vivian
Town in Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States
| Population | 3,443 |
| Coordinates | 32.8715300, -93.9874000 |
| Altitude | 78 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bossier City
The most populous city in Bossier Parish, Louisiana.
| Population | 68,159 |
| Coordinates | 32.5159900, -93.7321200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe Street (-93.732225, 32.51599)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.79 | $4.43 | $8.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.26 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Premium | $4.63 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| Diesel | $5.42 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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